Syrian president replaces 5 governors

07-12-2012 01:24 BJT Special Report:Crisis in Syria |

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DAMASCUS, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad replaced five governors Wednesday, the state-run SANA news agency said.

The new governors are appointed to the coastal cities of Latakia and Tartous, eastern Deir al-Zour, northern Hasaka and the central province of Homs.

The reason behind the replacement was not immediately clear, but the embattled leader has replaced many governors over the year- long crisis.

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